Is Trevor Etienne playing today vs Kentucky? Closer look at Bulldogs RB's availability for Week 3 game

Running back Trevor Etienne played two seasons with the Florida Gators before transferring to play for the Georgia Bulldogs this offseason. Fans expect great things from Etienne, who was decent during his stint with the Gators.

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Is Trevor Etienne playing today vs Kentucky?

The running back made his Georgia debut in week 2 against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. Trevor Etienne is expected to suit up for the Week 3 showdown against the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday.

Etienne served a one-game suspension during Georgia's season opener against Clemson. This was because of his arrest in March on charges related to DUI. Following his debut against TN Tech, coach Kirby Smart opened up about Etienne's impact on the team.

"I don't think we know that yet. Hard to tell today, right? I wouldn't judge that on today. I mean, I think we've got really good stable backs. Fired up about our backs. I've repeatedly said to you guys that we had a great group," Smart said.

"Good young, good old, good leadership, good depth. I feel really comfortable there all year. I still feel that way but I can't put a significance of impact on what he (Trevor Etienne) did today, because I don't know the matter."

During Etienne's debut against TN Tech, he put up 78 rushing yards for five carries. The Bulldogs will like to continue their winning streak by securing a victory against the Kentucky Wildcats. The game is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, and will kick off at around 7:30 p.m. ET.

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What happened to Trevor Etienne?

In March, Trevor Etienne was arrested because of four misdemeanor charges, which included driving under the influence and reckless driving, as per the Athens-Clarke County Jail log. The RB was reportedly driving 80-90 mph in a 50-mph zone. He was also charged with failure to maintain the lane and also having tainted windows.

Etienne was released on a $1,883 bond. Later on, the Bulldogs took disciplinary action against the RB and suspended him for one game. This led to him missing out on Georgia's season opener against the Clemson Tigers. He also received 12 months of probation along with an $852 fine for his arrest and a supervision fee of $45 per month.

After serving his suspension, Etienne had an impactful debut campaign with the Bulldogs. It will be interesting to see how he performs in week 3 against the Wildcats.